53,334births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1948Peak · South Australia
#2451United States 2025
Kerry is a boy name family recorded 53,334 times in 9 countries since 1921. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2451 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1948, at 215.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Kerry
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry | English | 49,969 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2451 | 1960 | ▶ 1 % |
| Kerry | English | 1,448 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1959 | – |
| Kerry | English | 934 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1957 | – |
| Kerry | English | 408 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1952 | – |
| Kerry | English | 289 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1948 | – |
| Kerry | English | 195 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2020 | – |
Questions about Kerry
How popular is the name Kerry?
In 2025 it ranked #2451 in the United States. Official registers record 53,334 births across 9 countries.
When was Kerry most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1948, at 215.8 births per 100,000.
Is Kerry a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kerry is a boy name.